Tess Alain White

Tess Alain White

also known as Tess White

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Car accident Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

5023 E 56th Street, Suite 220, Indianapolis, IN

About Tess

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

Truck crashes, motorcycle crashes, bicycle accidents, pedestrian crashes. Uber, Lyft, scooter crashes. Automated vehicle crashes.

31 years

40%
Personal Injury 30%

Dog bites, fall downs, work injuries.

31 years

30%
Wrongful Death 30%

Construction deaths, nursing home negligence, medical negligence, vehicle crashes, and work site deaths.

31 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 30 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

White and Champagne

5023 E 56th Street, Suite 220, Indianapolis, IN, 46226

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Tess Alain White's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Don | June 27, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thanks Tess!

Tess was excellent both strategically and tactically and we won big - she has experience on both the plaintiff's and defendant's side and was able to anticipate opposing counsel's moves

Posted by Sylvia | October 28, 2013 | Slip and Fall Accident

Excellent Five Star Legal Service

Awesome and very professional Attorney, Tess White met all my legal needs in a timely manner while handling my slip and fall case. Tess settled my case within 4 months!!! WOW.... I will totally recommend her to all my family and friends.

Posted by JEFF | October 16, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A favorable outcome on a complex property damage case

Tess White represented us in a property damage case involving multiple parties, an estate, and multiple insurance companies. Tess reviewed all of the facts, collected all of the photographic evidence, statements for services, and insurance policies. She then determined that we had a valid cause of... action, and sent a well crafted demand letter to the responsible party. As expected, the demand letter didn't elicit any response from the responsible party, but did advise them that we would litigate the claim if necessary. Following their denial, I filed suit in small claims court and Tess filed a notice of appearance on my behalf. This led the responsible parties to obtain their own counsel and negotiate a fair and speedy settlement. Bringing Tess on board was the best decision we made throughout this ordeal. Before we began to work with Tess, we were not taken seriously, our calls were ignored, and we generally felt like we were going to be stuck bearing all of the costs incurred due to the defendant's negligence. Our settlement covered the majority of our expenses and put this matter to rest.

Posted by James | February 08, 2013 | Personal Injury

Great attorney with experience.

Tess recently conducted a seminar called "Behind Enemy Lines, What every Plaintiff's lawyer needs to know about Defense." I was fortunate enough to attend this seminar and was impressed by her expansive knowledge of how insurance adjustors place a monetary value on a case. Tess has worked as a def...ense attorney and presently works as a plaintiff's attorney. Tess is an attorney who knows the other team's game plan before the game even starts. This is why I highly recommend her to anyone needing a personal injury attorney.

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Tess Alain White's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Wyant

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tess is a very seasoned personal injury attorney who works diligently and effectively on each case while providing the utmost level of service to each individual client. I would highly recommend Tess for any personal injury matter."

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Joan Champagne

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"It has been my pleasure to work with Tess at White and Champagne. Tess brings years of personal injury litigation experience to the practice and she possesses a wealth of knowledge about the insurance industry. Tess is a skilled negotiator and works tirelessly for her clients."

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Tina Bell

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara Pitcher

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Yonally

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tess is an accomplished, experienced and compassionate attorney who serves her clients very well. I would recommend Tess for any matter involving personal injury or insurance bad faith."

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Amanda Yonally

Employee benefits lawyer

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Jason Reese

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Joan Champagne

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

President's Award, ITLA

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

BV, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, White and Champagne

2005 - 2008

Senior Staff Attorney, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

1998 - 2002

Attorney, St. Paul Insurance Company

Associations

2014 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2009 - Present

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Indiana State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Head On Crash

Settled

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Education

1995

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

DePauw University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

NBI CLE

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage

2015

Trialsmith Webinar

Behind Enemy Lines How the Defense Values a Case

2014

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Speaking the Language of Insurance

2012

Trialsmith Webinar

Behind Enemy Lines How Insurance Companies Value Cases

2012

Montana Trial Lawyers Association

Behind Enemy Lines

2012

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Lien on Me

2011

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Face(booking) your case head on

Languages

English

Activity

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